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Pete Remembers Woody

Pete Seeger · 2012

111 min · 48 tracks · traditional folk music

A heartfelt tribute weaving spoken word and song, celebrating Woody Guthrie's enduring legacy in American folk music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented storytelling with music
  • nostalgic reflections on history
  • heartfelt tribute to an icon
  • engaging spoken word interludes
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer continuous, high-energy tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Pete Remembers Woody' came at a reflective time in Pete Seeger's career, marking his ongoing dedication to folk traditions. This album followed his extensive involvement in the folk revival of the mid-20th century and showcases his commitment to preserving Woody Guthrie's impact on social justice and music.
Stylistic neighbors
Woody Guthrie· Odetta· Joan Baez

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 David Bernz - Woody's Ghost, Part 1 2:45
  • 2 Pete Meets Woody (spoken word) 2:34
  • 3 Are There Any Mountains Near Here? (spoken word) 1:11
  • 4 Woody Writes "This Land Is Your Land" (spoken word) 1:53
  • 5 America Learns "This Land Is Your Land" (spoken word) 1:15
  • 6 My Big Education (spoken word) 1:28
  • 7 Arlo Guthrie - 66 Highway Blues 2:13
  • 8 How To Sing In Saloons (spoken word) 1:10
  • 9 Riding The Freights (spoken word) 1:25
  • 10 Rambling The Appalachians (spoken word) 3:12
  • 11 Work O' The Weavers - Which Side Are You On? 2:59
  • 12 You’d Better Get Them Singing (spoken word) 1:45
  • 13 Vanaver Caravan - Union Maid 2:09
  • 14 Songs Woody Liked (spoken word) 1:59
  • 15 Woody Guthrie & Cisco Houston - New York Town 2:35
  • 16 Reading And Writing (spoken word) 3:31
  • 17 The Minstrel Song (spoken word) 1:46
  • 18 On The Radio (spoken word) 3:03
  • 19 Vanaver Caravan - Do Re Mi 3:25
  • 20 Woody Sez (spoken word) 1:09
  • 21 Why Do You Stand There In The Rain? (spoken word) 1:25
  • 22 The Flip-Flop (spoken word) 1:10
  • 23 The Almanacs Go West (spoken word) 2:54
  • 24 Almanac Singers - The Sinking Of The Reuben James 3:25
  • 25 The Folk Process (spoken word) 0:21
  • 26 Work O' The Weavers - Woody Trilogy: Hard Travelin'/This Train/There's A Better World A-Coming 1:25
  • 27 Fighting Fascism Starts Right Here (spoken word) 1:14
  • 28 Work O' The Weavers - If I Had A Hammer 2:19

Disc 2

  • 1 David Bernz - Woody's Ghost, Part 2 1:31
  • 2 From WWII To The Weavers (spoken word) 2:45
  • 3 Just Make It A General Song (spoken word) 0:53
  • 4 Work O' The Weavers - So Long It's Been Good To Know Yuh! 3:15
  • 5 The Last Time I Heard Woody Sing (spoken word) 1:45
  • 6 Pastures Of Plenty (feat. Vanaver Caravan & Bill Vanaver) 4:33
  • 7 The Freest Place On Earth (spoken word) 1:40
  • 8 This Machine Kills Fascists (spoken word) 1:04
  • 9 Little Arlo Writes Things Down (spoken word) 1:25
  • 10 Woody In The Balcony (spoken word) 1:47
  • 11 Work O' The Weavers - This Land Is Your Land 5:04
  • 12 The Last Visit (spoken word) 1:08
  • 13 Work O' The Weavers - My Peace 2:34
  • 14 Woody Lives on (spoken word) 0:41
  • 15 Fred Gillen, Jr. & Steve Kirkman - I Ain't Got No Home 4:51
  • 16 Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer - Howdy Little Newlycome 4:14
  • 17 Vanaver Caravan & Amy Fradon - Peace Pin Boogie 3:39
  • 18 David Bernz - Woody's "Rulin's" 4:01
  • 19 David Bernz & Steve Kirkman - I've Got To Know 5:43
  • 20 David Bernz - Woody's Ghost, Part 3 1:22

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